Post by Διαμονδ on Jan 5, 2019 23:16:26 GMT
1st PHOTO of moon’s ‘mysterious’ far side taken by Chinese probe
China’s Chang’e 4 space probe has relayed its first image of the far side of the moon back to Earth, revealing a rocky surface blemished by small potholes and what appears to be a large crater.
The history-making photograph marks the first time that a manmade craft has landed on the ‘dark side’ of the moon. The mission was complicated by the fact that its position and terrain block direct communication with Earth via radio signals. To solve this issue, the China launched a satellite in May 2018 which helped to relay information.
www.rt.com/news/447988-china-moon-far-side-photo/
China’s Chang’e 4 space probe has relayed its first image of the far side of the moon back to Earth, revealing a rocky surface blemished by small potholes and what appears to be a large crater.
The history-making photograph marks the first time that a manmade craft has landed on the ‘dark side’ of the moon. The mission was complicated by the fact that its position and terrain block direct communication with Earth via radio signals. To solve this issue, the China launched a satellite in May 2018 which helped to relay information.
www.rt.com/news/447988-china-moon-far-side-photo/
